Inland Taipan — printable fact sheet
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Inland Taipan
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
The Inland Taipan, also known as the 'fierce snake' or 'small-scaled snake,' is widely regarded as the most venomous snake in the world. Native to arid regions of central Australia, it is highly reclusive and rarely encountered in the wild. Despite its potent venom, the Inland T…
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- Despite its deadly venom, there are virtually no recorded human fatalities from Inland Taipan bites due to its remote habitat and secretive nature.
- The Inland Taipan's venom is estimated to be 50 times more toxic than that of the Indian cobra. It has specialized fangs that allow it to deliver multiple rapid strikes in succession when hunting or defending itself.
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